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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Autodesk
Exam Format
120 min
45-60
70%
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE Testing Center or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Submit new certification application within 6 months prior to expiration; Schedule, purchase, and take the certification exam before expiration date; Achieve a passing score
ACP-01101 Exam Topics and Domains
ACP-01101 is organized into 5 weighted domains.
1
Application and Drawing Management
22%
Create and manage layers
Assign and manage layer propertiesApply layer property overrides in layout viewportsCreate and manage layer filtersDetermine the origin of xref layers
- Configure and manage layer properties effectively
- Apply viewport-specific layer overrides
- Organize layers using filters
- Identify external reference layer origins
Manage user coordinate systems
Create and restore a named UCSManage the UCS origin and rotation for specific project needs
- Create and manage named user coordinate systems
- Position and rotate UCS for project requirements
Query and manage drawing object properties
Analyze and modify objects with the Properties paletteLeverage the MEASUREGEOM command to dynamically analyze and query valuesUse the COUNT command to analyze quantities of blocks
- Analyze and modify object properties using the Properties palette
- Use MEASUREGEOM for geometric analysis
- Count block instances with COUNT command
Manage the application environment
Use common palette interface behaviorsCustomize the content on the user interface
- Manage palette behaviors effectively
- Customize user interface content
Maintain and manage drawing health
Perform drawing maintenance using AUDIT, RECOVER, and RECOVERALL commandsUse the purge tools to manage content within a drawingUse the Drawing Recovery Manager
- Perform drawing maintenance and recovery
- Optimize drawings by purging unused content
- Recover drawings using Drawing Recovery Manager
2
Design Annotation and Detailing
20%
Create and apply annotation styles
Create, manage, and apply annotation stylesCreate, manage, and apply table styles
- Create and manage annotation styles for text, dimensions, and leaders
- Configure table styles with appropriate visual properties
Apply annotative scaling to design content
Create and manage drawing scalesAdd, delete, and manage scales assigned to annotative objectsManage the scale positions of annotative objectsManage annotative objects to display properly in viewports
- Create and manage drawing scale lists
- Apply annotative scaling to various object types
- Control annotative object display in viewports
Add annotations to designs
Create and modify annotationsCreate and modify tables
- Create and modify text, dimensions, and multileaders
- Work with tables in drawings
3
Author and Edit Drawing Content
29%
Reuse and leverage existing design content
Create, manage, and edit block definitionsUse the WBLOCK commandAccess blocks and block libraries using the Blocks paletteUse the clipboard
- Create and manage block definitions with attributes
- Export blocks using WBLOCK
- Use clipboard for precise object placement
Create and edit geometry
Create arcs in multiple directions with different valuesCreate polylines from existing drawing objectsOffset existing geometryDefine boundaries and boundary sets to create hatchesDefine and manage associative arrays
- Create complex geometry using various methods
- Work with polylines and conversion
- Create and manage hatches and arrays
Edit geometry with grips and multifunctional grips
Access alternate modify commands using gripsEdit geometry by selecting multiple gripsEdit geometry by combining dynamic input and multifunctional grips
- Use grips for efficient object editing
- Combine dynamic input with grip editing
Draw and edit with precision
Use dynamic input to create and edit objectsUse object snaps to create and edit objectsSpecify points using coordinate systems
- Use dynamic input for precise object creation
- Apply object snaps and tracking effectively
- Use various coordinate entry methods
4
Configure and Manage Design Output
16%
Configure production drawing output
Configure and manage named page setups applied to layoutsCreate layout viewportsManage layout viewports
- Configure page setups for production output
- Create and manage layout viewports
Plot and/or publish production drawing output
Define and manage a sheet list to publish multiple drawingsConfigure and use an Electronic Transmittal package
- Publish multiple drawings using PUBLISH command
- Create electronic transmittal packages
Use the Sheet Set Manager/Project Manager
Create a new sheet within a sheet setModify sheet and sheet set properties and generate sheet list tables
- Manage sheet sets and projects
- Generate automated sheet list tables
5
Collaboration
13%
Provide design feedback
Collaborate and use shared drawing filesCreate and manage TracesCompare objects between multiple versions of drawings
- Use collaboration tools for shared drawings
- Track changes using Traces
- Compare drawing versions
Manage references and underlays
Manage the reference type of an xrefManage external reference paths and path typesManipulate image and underlay frames
- Manage xref types and behavior
- Configure external reference paths
- Control image and underlay display
Incorporate external design data into project drawings
Create and manage PDF importsCreate and manage tables using data linksDisplay dynamic data using fields
- Import and manage external PDFs
- Link external data to drawings
- Use fields for dynamic data display
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ACP-01101 earns the Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting certification. It sits in the AutoCAD Design and Drafting track.
Next Level Options
Autodesk Expert Certification Not currently available for AutoCAD - Professional is the highest level
Alternative Paths
- Revit Architecture ACP - Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design Complementary BIM skills for architectural professionals
- Civil 3D ACP - Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D Advanced civil engineering design and documentation
- Inventor ACP - Autodesk Certified Professional in Inventor 3D mechanical design and engineering
- 3ds Max ACP - Autodesk Certified Professional in 3ds Max Advanced 3D modeling, rendering, and visualization
- Fusion 360 ACP - Autodesk Certified Professional in Fusion 360 Cloud-based CAD/CAM/CAE product development
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-08-18
- Announcement date: 2023-06-01
Updates
- AutoCAD 2023 2023 Current exam version based on AutoCAD 2023 features • Release date: 2023-03-29
- AutoCAD 2024 2024 May influence future exam updates - features include AI-assisted drafting • Release date: 2024-03-28
- AutoCAD 2025 2025 Latest version - future exam updates may incorporate new features • Release date: 2025-03-27
- Pearson OnVUE Online Proctoring Current Remote exam delivery option available • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by CAD professionals and Design engineers.
- 400 hours minimum hands-on AutoCAD experience
- 1200 hours recommended hands-on experience
- At least 2 years regular use of AutoCAD
- Experience in architectural or engineering design environment